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SB13 XAZ

2013 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,537 mi
Last recorded79,537 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini First46,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 XAZ
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 79,537 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 79,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 74,360 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

full under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2024 74,358 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

full under trays fitted

tpms warning light on dash

Pass 27 Oct 2023 68,928 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 68,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure mountings on lamp broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear wiper damaged

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

tpms warning ligth on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2022 64,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 58,624 miles

Front windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2021 58,621 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi bit (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to fully check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake wear indicator wire not connected at offside rear

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively over-heated by binding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pads have been over-heated by binding

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,446 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 54,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 46,631 miles

covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2019 46,631 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,350 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

warning lights on the dash

Pass 8 May 2017 34,661 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 26,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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SB13 XAZ is a 2013 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 46,216 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB13 XAZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Mini First is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SB13 XAZ registered?

SB13 XAZ is a 2013 Mini First, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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